Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

beeswax

/ˈbiːzwæks/

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: 2.67 in modern English

Syllables: beeswax
IPA: /ˈbiːzwæks/

19

Scrabble Score

7

Letters

1

Syllables

6

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A wax secreted by bees from which they make honeycomb; or, the processed form of this wax used in the manufacture of various goods.

Uncountable

noun

Canadian usage; American usage; Humorous; Informal; Uncountable

verb

To polish with beeswax.

Transitive verb

Example Sentences

"The candle was made entirely of natural beeswax."
"She polished the furniture with beeswax to give it a shine."
"The beekeeper collected honey and beeswax from the hives."
"mind your own beeswax"
"none of your beeswax"

Etymology

From bee + -s- + wax.

Word Breakdown

Prefix: bee
Suffix: -s-

Usage

Inflected Forms

beeswaxes (plural) beeswaxes (present, singular) beeswaxing (participle, present) beeswaxed (participle, past) beeswaxed (past)

Phrases

mind your own beeswax

Synonyms

E901

Questions

How do you pronounce beeswax?: The recorded pronunciation is /ˈbiːzwæks/.
What does beeswax mean?: A wax secreted by bees from which they make honeycomb; or, the processed form of this wax used in the manufacture of various goods.
Where does beeswax come from?: From bee + -s- + wax.

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